TEACHER - SPED DD - SY 26-27

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Develop and implement age-appropriate Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) for kindergarten students.
• Use hands-on, sensory, and play-based approaches to deliver instruction.
• Create a safe, structured, and welcoming classroom that promotes independence and social-emotional growth.
• Support students in building foundational skills such as early literacy, numeracy, communication, and self-help.
• Collaborate with occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, and other support staff.
• Maintain open and consistent communication with families to support student learning and development.
• Monitor and document progress toward IEP goals and report regularly to parents and the IEP team.
• Use visuals, adaptive tools, and other accommodations to meet student needs.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Special Education or related field (Master's preferred).
• Current state certification in Special Education (Grades P-K or appropriate level).
• Strong understanding of IEP development, data collection, and academic intervention strategies.
• Knowledge of phonics-based reading instruction and elementary math intervention preferred.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.